On the Down Fast at Cricklewood.
The first two of the six-car alll First Class 'Midland Pullman' units built by Metropolitan Cammell in Birmingham entered service on 4th July 1960. Initial timings of this service were an 8.50am departure from Manchester Central, with a 12.03pm arrival at St. Pancras. The return was at 6.10pm with a 9.21pm arrival back at Manchester Central. There was a single stop at Cheadle Heath in each direction..